Community Worker - Inner west

Catholic Healthcare; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Paid Parental Leave

Long Service Leave

Travel time paid

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in NSW is hiring care professionals to support older adults at home in Five Dock, Leichhardt and surrounding areas. This permanent part-time role requires weekday availability (8am–5pm), with 3–5 days and travel between client homes.

Hourly rate ranges from $34.50 to $48.75 plus superannuation and km reimbursement. Duties include light housekeeping, transportation to appointments, meal preparation, social support and personal care (where trained).

Qualifications

• Kind-hearted and compassionate care.
• Willingness to obtain Police Check.
• Australian driver’s license with reliable insured vehicle.
• Holds or willing to complete Certificate III in Aged Care (traineeship option).

Responsibilities

• General household tasks (vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning).
• Transport to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation for clients.
• Provide social support or respite for carers.
• Assist with personal care as trained or qualified.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliable

Team player

WH&S aware

Driver's license

Own car

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Five dock, Leichardt and surrounding areas
• Permanent Part Time role
• Increased hourly rate from July 1st - $34.50 - $48.75 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11per km)
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our Aged Care clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around the Five dock, Leichardt and will need to have some availability during weekdays Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm.(Preferably 3-5 days)

Day to day role looks like:

• General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds and washing
• Transport to appointments and shopping
• Meal preparation
• Social Support or Respite for family/carers
• Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• A reliable team player
• Understanding of workplace health and safety
• An Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle (essential)
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (not essential as you can complete this through our traineeship program)
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement ($1.11) + paid travel time
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.